We are not alone, says Vatican: Pope's chief astronomer says alien life exists, but it is unlikely to have been visited by Jesus
Vatican chief astronomer says there may be intelligent life on other planets
Discovery of new Earth-like planet Kepler-452b has strengthened this belief
He said 'vast majority of stars' could have planets that may support life
However FatherJose Funes said Jesus was a 'unique event' in history.
It is just over 380 years since the Catholic Church condemned Galileo Galilei for arguing that the Earth was not the centre of the universe.
But it seems the Vatican has relaxed its view of mankind's place in the cosmos and even believes there may be intelligent alien life out there.
Astronomers at the Vatican Observatory, which has been studying the heavens since 1582, have said discoveries of new Earth like planets have strengthened their belief that there could be life on other planets
The discovery of the Earth-like planet Kepler-452b, shown above in an artists impression, has led the director of the Vatican Observatory to say he believes there may well be intelligent life elsewhere in the universe. Father Jose Funes, however, said he did not think aliens would have another Jesus as it was a 'unique event'
Father Jose Funes, director of the Vatican Observatory in Rome, said it was also unlikely mankind may ever get to meet these alien civilisations.
He said: 'It is probably there was life and perhaps a form of intelligent life… I don't think we'll ever meet a Mr Spock.
'The discovery of intelligent life does not mean there's another Jesus. The Incarnation of the son of God is a unique event in the history of humanity of the universe.'
It is not the first time Father Funes, who trained as an astronomer at the National University of Cordoba, has discussed the possibility of aliens living among the stars.
In 2008 he said belief in the existence of extraterrestial life did not contradict Catholic doctrine or the bible.
His latest comments come in the wake of Nasa's discovery of an Earth-like planet 1,400 light years away from our own by the Kepler space telescope.
Kepler 452b, as it has been called, is thought to be a rocky planet orbiting its star within the habitable zone where liquid water may form on the surface.
However, it is around 1.5 billion years older than our own planet.
Father Funes described the discovery as 'great news'.
Writing in the Vatican's daily newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, he said: 'Our galaxy contains more than a hundred billion stars.
'Considering the number of exoplanets discovered, it seems that the vast majority of stars in our galaxy, at least potentially, can have planets where life could develop.
Although we do not know for sure whether the phenomenon of 'land' is rare or common.'
He said that if there is intelligent life found on another planet, he does not see it as a contradiction to the Christian faith.
He said: 'The Bible is not a scientific book. If we look for scientific responses to our questions in the Bible, we are making a mistake.
'It answers great questions, like "what is our role in the Universe?"'
But he said even if there is life out there, it is unlikely humans will ever get to meet it.
He wrote in L'Osservatore Romano: 'The discovery of the new planet Kepler 452b revives the idea that contact and, why not, the encounter with extraterrestrial intelligent beings of an alien civilization could happen in the near future.

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Head astronomer of the Vatican, José Gabriel Funes has confirmed that the Vatican Observatory in Rome believes in intelligent life on other planets.
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Solo noi nell'universo?
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KEPLER-452B EARTH2.0 discovered by NASA: AlienLife Is Possible
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Scientists announce the discovery of startling artificial Megalithic structures found among recently released NASA / JPL photos taken by the Mars Global Surveyor and that these artificial structures are stunning proof that Mars was once inhabited by an intelligent civilization. Includes a spectacular collection of new photographs presented by Dr. Tom Van Flandern, former Chief Astronomer for the United States Naval Observatory. See remarkable monuments, "T" shaped craters, gigantic glass tube systems, ancient forest remains and grand edifices that will leave you speechless. Also features Astronomer and former NASAAstronaut, trained to go to Mars, Dr. Brian O'Leary.
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SETI chief astronomer Seth Shostak bet hundreds of people at our Boing Boing: Ingenuity live event that we'll hear from an extraterrestrial within 25 years. Watch this video to understand why the odds are in Seth's favor.
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SelectPlusThe Vatican's Take on Aliens?The Vatican's Take on Aliens?The Associated PressAccording to the Vatican's chief astronomer, believing that the universe may contain alien life does not contradict a faith in God. (June 8)he Gandolfo Castle perched above a glistening green lake near Rome has a magical aura. It is the Pope's summer residence, and it is here that Vatican astronomers have for decades studied the heavans.Perched on the roof of this 17th century castle are two domes holding telescopes that Vatican astronomers have been using since the 1930s.Now they have much more powerful telescopes for their research located in Tucson, Arizona, but it is here at Castel Gandolfo that the astronomers have their headquarters. One would almost expect to find the wizard Gandalf from the "Lord of the Rings" striding through the long hallways in his dark robes, with his wooden staff and flowing beard. But, instead, inside the walls of this Castle an unassuming Jesuit from Argentina leads the Vatican Astronomical research and has recently caused an uproar by opening a debate about aliens.SOUNDBITE FATHER JOSE GABRIEL FUNES, CHIEF VATICAN ASTRONOMER, IN ENGLISH" In a universe so big, huge I would say, as the one where we live with 100 billion of galaxies, each galaxy with a hundred billion stars probably with many of these stars having planets, it could be possible that life could evolve as they way we know on earth." Father Funes says he is not sure if other forms of life would be more or less intelligent than humans, but he is convinced that the existence of Aliens is not a contradiction with the Catholic faith.There has been no word from top vatican officials about Funes' comments, but some people on the street find them odd. Richard Charnock was taking a group from the All Hallows Catholic High School on a trip to Italy when he heard about the comments from the Vatican astronomerSOUNDBITE RICHARD CHARNOCK, COORDINATOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, ALL HALLOWS CATHOLIC HIGHSCHOOL, in English"I think it is preposterous that they are saying that--there is one human that god created --. We can go back to the bible. He didn't create Adam, eve and ET did he, it was Adam and Eve. It goes against what we believe as Christians." STAND-UPWe probably won't be seeing aliens attending mass any time soon, but the Vatican's chief astronomer says that they could be other forms of life outside earth and if they are out there, he says they are God's Creatures.Tt, Castel Gandolfo, Italy

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We are not alone, says Vatican: Pope's chief astronomer says alien life exists, to have been visited

We are not alone, says Vatican: Pope's chief astronomer says alien life exists, to have been visited

We are not alone, says Vatican: Pope's chief astronomer says alien life exists, to have been visited

We are not alone, says Vatican: Pope's chief astronomer says alien life exists, but it is unlikely to have been visited by Jesus
Vatican chief astronomer says there may be intelligent life on other planets
Discovery of new Earth-like planet Kepler-452b has strengthened this belief
He said 'vast majority of stars' could have planets that may support life
However FatherJose Funes said Jesus was a 'unique event' in history.
It is just over 380 years since the Catholic Church condemned Galileo Galilei for arguing that the Earth was not the centre of the universe.
But it seems the Vatican has relaxed its view of mankind's place in the cosmos and even believes there may be intelligent alien life out there.
Astronomers at the Vatican Observatory, which has been studying the heavens since 1582, have said discoveries of new Earth like planets have strengthened their belief that there could be life on other planets
The discovery of the Earth-like planet Kepler-452b, shown above in an artists impression, has led the director of the Vatican Observatory to say he believes there may well be intelligent life elsewhere in the universe. Father Jose Funes, however, said he did not think aliens would have another Jesus as it was a 'unique event'
Father Jose Funes, director of the Vatican Observatory in Rome, said it was also unlikely mankind may ever get to meet these alien civilisations.
He said: 'It is probably there was life and perhaps a form of intelligent life… I don't think we'll ever meet a Mr Spock.
'The discovery of intelligent life does not mean there's another Jesus. The Incarnation of the son of God is a unique event in the history of humanity of the universe.'
It is not the first time Father Funes, who trained as an astronomer at the National University of Cordoba, has discussed the possibility of aliens living among the stars.
In 2008 he said belief in the existence of extraterrestial life did not contradict Catholic doctrine or the bible.
His latest comments come in the wake of Nasa's discovery of an Earth-like planet 1,400 light years away from our own by the Kepler space telescope.
Kepler 452b, as it has been called, is thought to be a rocky planet orbiting its star within the habitable zone where liquid water may form on the surface.
However, it is around 1.5 billion years older than our own planet.
Father Funes described the discovery as 'great news'.
Writing in the Vatican's daily newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, he said: 'Our galaxy contains more than a hundred billion stars.
'Considering the number of exoplanets discovered, it seems that the vast majority of stars in our galaxy, at least potentially, can have planets where life could develop.
Although we do not know for sure whether the phenomenon of 'land' is rare or common.'
He said that if there is intelligent life found on another planet, he does not see it as a contradiction to the Christian faith.
He said: 'The Bible is not a scientific book. If we look for scientific responses to our questions in the Bible, we are making a mistake.
'It answers great questions, like "what is our role in the Universe?"'
But he said even if there is life out there, it is unlikely humans will ever get to meet it.
He wrote in L'Osservatore Romano: 'The discovery of the new planet Kepler 452b revives the idea that contact and, why not, the encounter with extraterrestrial intelligent beings of an alien civilization could happen in the near future.

3:50

Vatican chief astronomer believes in UFOs and aliens

Vatican chief astronomer believes in UFOs and aliens

Vatican chief astronomer believes in UFOs and aliens

Head astronomer of the Vatican, José Gabriel Funes has confirmed that the Vatican Observatory in Rome believes in intelligent life on other planets.
ARTICLE: "READ THE FULL ARTICLE"
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http://lionsgroundnews.com/vatican-chief-astronomer-believes-in-ufos-and-aliens/
Solo noi nell'universo?
http://www.osservatoreromano.va/it/news/solo-noi-nelluniverso
Translated:
https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.osservatoreromano.va%2Fit%2Fnews%2Fsolo-noi-nelluniverso&edit-text=
KEPLER-452B EARTH2.0 discovered by NASA: AlienLife Is Possible
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LIFE ON MARS: New Scientific Evidence - FEATURE

Scientists announce the discovery of startling artificial Megalithic structures found among recently released NASA / JPL photos taken by the Mars Global Surveyor and that these artificial structures are stunning proof that Mars was once inhabited by an intelligent civilization. Includes a spectacular collection of new photographs presented by Dr. Tom Van Flandern, former Chief Astronomer for the United States Naval Observatory. See remarkable monuments, "T" shaped craters, gigantic glass tube systems, ancient forest remains and grand edifices that will leave you speechless. Also features Astronomer and former NASAAstronaut, trained to go to Mars, Dr. Brian O'Leary.
NOW on DVD - Cat# U648 - Go to http://www.UFOTV.com.

10:16

There Are No Jobs in Astronomy - Ask a Spaceman!

There Are No Jobs in Astronomy - Ask a Spaceman!

There Are No Jobs in Astronomy - Ask a Spaceman!

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14:06

Astronomer Seth Shostak: We'll find ET by 2037!

Astronomer Seth Shostak: We'll find ET by 2037!

Astronomer Seth Shostak: We'll find ET by 2037!

SETI chief astronomer Seth Shostak bet hundreds of people at our Boing Boing: Ingenuity live event that we'll hear from an extraterrestrial within 25 years. Watch this video to understand why the odds are in Seth's favor.
More at:
http://boingboing.net/2013/09/13/astronomer-seth-shostak-well.html ‎
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2:19

The Vatican's Take on Aliens?

The Vatican's Take on Aliens?

The Vatican's Take on Aliens?

SelectPlusThe Vatican's Take on Aliens?The Vatican's Take on Aliens?The Associated PressAccording to the Vatican's chief astronomer, believing that the universe may contain alien life does not contradict a faith in God. (June 8)he Gandolfo Castle perched above a glistening green lake near Rome has a magical aura. It is the Pope's summer residence, and it is here that Vatican astronomers have for decades studied the heavans.Perched on the roof of this 17th century castle are two domes holding telescopes that Vatican astronomers have been using since the 1930s.Now they have much more powerful telescopes for their research located in Tucson, Arizona, but it is here at Castel Gandolfo that the astronomers have their headquarters. One would almost expect to find the wizard Gandalf from the "Lord of the Rings" striding through the long hallways in his dark robes, with his wooden staff and flowing beard. But, instead, inside the walls of this Castle an unassuming Jesuit from Argentina leads the Vatican Astronomical research and has recently caused an uproar by opening a debate about aliens.SOUNDBITE FATHER JOSE GABRIEL FUNES, CHIEF VATICAN ASTRONOMER, IN ENGLISH" In a universe so big, huge I would say, as the one where we live with 100 billion of galaxies, each galaxy with a hundred billion stars probably with many of these stars having planets, it could be possible that life could evolve as they way we know on earth." Father Funes says he is not sure if other forms of life would be more or less intelligent than humans, but he is convinced that the existence of Aliens is not a contradiction with the Catholic faith.There has been no word from top vatican officials about Funes' comments, but some people on the street find them odd. Richard Charnock was taking a group from the All Hallows Catholic High School on a trip to Italy when he heard about the comments from the Vatican astronomerSOUNDBITE RICHARD CHARNOCK, COORDINATOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, ALL HALLOWS CATHOLIC HIGHSCHOOL, in English"I think it is preposterous that they are saying that--there is one human that god created --. We can go back to the bible. He didn't create Adam, eve and ET did he, it was Adam and Eve. It goes against what we believe as Christians." STAND-UPWe probably won't be seeing aliens attending mass any time soon, but the Vatican's chief astronomer says that they could be other forms of life outside earth and if they are out there, he says they are God's Creatures.Tt, Castel Gandolfo, Italy

How to take photo's with a Telescope - Space Pod 06/12/15

TMROChief Astronomer JaredHead describes how to take photos of celestial objects with special camera's made to be used with telescopes.
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We are not alone, says Vatican: Pope's chief astronomer says alien life exists, but it is unlikely

We are not alone, says Vatican: Pope's chief astronomer says alien life exists, but it is unlikely

We are not alone, says Vatican: Pope's chief astronomer says alien life exists, but it is unlikely

The director of the Vatican Observatory has said he believes there may be intelligent life on other planets following Nasa's discovery of the Earth-like world Kepler-452b (pictured).
The director of the Vatican Observatory has said he believes there may be intelligent life on other planets following Nasa's discovery of the Earth-like world Kepler-452b (pictured).
The director of the Vatican Observatory has said he believes there may be intelligent life on other planets following Nasa's discovery of the Earth-like world Kepler-452b (pictured).
We are not alone, says Vatican: Pope's chief astronomer says alien life exists, but it is unlikely to have been visited by Jesus
We are not alone, says Vatican: Pope's chief astronomer says alien life exists, but it is unlikely to have been visited by Jesus
We are not alone, says Vatican: Pope's chief astronomer says alien life exists, but it is unlikely to have been visited by Jesus

Flat Earth - Franklin Institute's Chief Astronomer

published: 10 Jun 2017

We are not alone, says Vatican: Pope's chief astronomer says alien life exists, to have been visited

We are not alone, says Vatican: Pope's chief astronomer says alien life exists, but it is unlikely to have been visited by Jesus
Vatican chief astronomer says there may be intelligent life on other planets
Discovery of new Earth-like planet Kepler-452b has strengthened this belief
He said 'vast majority of stars' could have planets that may support life
However FatherJose Funes said Jesus was a 'unique event' in history.
It is just over 380 years since the Catholic Church condemned Galileo Galilei for arguing that the Earth was not the centre of the universe.
But it seems the Vatican has relaxed its view of mankind's place in the cosmos and even believes there may be intelligent alien life out there.
Astronomers at the Vatican Observatory, which has been studying the heavens since 1582, ...

published: 04 Aug 2015

Vatican chief astronomer believes in UFOs and aliens

Head astronomer of the Vatican, José Gabriel Funes has confirmed that the Vatican Observatory in Rome believes in intelligent life on other planets.
ARTICLE: "READ THE FULL ARTICLE"
- click the link below to read everything about this topic -
http://lionsgroundnews.com/vatican-chief-astronomer-believes-in-ufos-and-aliens/
Solo noi nell'universo?
http://www.osservatoreromano.va/it/news/solo-noi-nelluniverso
Translated:
https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.osservatoreromano.va%2Fit%2Fnews%2Fsolo-noi-nelluniverso&edit-text=
KEPLER-452B EARTH2.0 discovered by NASA: AlienLife Is Possible
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClEAF7cSlVQ
HASHTAG: #LIONSGROUND
- Use the hashtag on Facebook, Google+ or Twitter and maybe your comment w...

LIFE ON MARS: New Scientific Evidence - FEATURE

Scientists announce the discovery of startling artificial Megalithic structures found among recently released NASA / JPL photos taken by the Mars Global Surveyor and that these artificial structures are stunning proof that Mars was once inhabited by an intelligent civilization. Includes a spectacular collection of new photographs presented by Dr. Tom Van Flandern, former Chief Astronomer for the United States Naval Observatory. See remarkable monuments, "T" shaped craters, gigantic glass tube systems, ancient forest remains and grand edifices that will leave you speechless. Also features Astronomer and former NASAAstronaut, trained to go to Mars, Dr. Brian O'Leary.
NOW on DVD - Cat# U648 - Go to http://www.UFOTV.com.

published: 19 Oct 2010

There Are No Jobs in Astronomy - Ask a Spaceman!

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published: 08 Nov 2017

Astronomer Seth Shostak: We'll find ET by 2037!

SETI chief astronomer Seth Shostak bet hundreds of people at our Boing Boing: Ingenuity live event that we'll hear from an extraterrestrial within 25 years. Watch this video to understand why the odds are in Seth's favor.
More at:
http://boingboing.net/2013/09/13/astronomer-seth-shostak-well.html ‎
Boing Boing: Ingenuity in partnership with Ford C-Max.

published: 13 Sep 2013

The Vatican's Take on Aliens?

SelectPlusThe Vatican's Take on Aliens?The Vatican's Take on Aliens?The Associated PressAccording to the Vatican's chief astronomer, believing that the universe may contain alien life does not contradict a faith in God. (June 8)he Gandolfo Castle perched above a glistening green lake near Rome has a magical aura. It is the Pope's summer residence, and it is here that Vatican astronomers have for decades studied the heavans.Perched on the roof of this 17th century castle are two domes holding telescopes that Vatican astronomers have been using since the 1930s.Now they have much more powerful telescopes for their research located in Tucson, Arizona, but it is here at Castel Gandolfo that the astronomers have their headquarters. One would almost expect to find the wizard Gandalf from the "Lor...

THE HEAVENS REVEALED BY ASTRONOMERS

How to take photo's with a Telescope - Space Pod 06/12/15

TMROChief Astronomer JaredHead describes how to take photos of celestial objects with special camera's made to be used with telescopes.
TMRO Space Pods are crowd funded shows. If you like this episode consider contributing to help us to continue to improve. Head over to http://www.patreon.com/spacepod for information, goals and reward levels. Don't forget to check out our weekly live show campaign as well over at http://www.patreon.com/tmro

We are not alone, says Vatican: Pope's chief astronomer says alien life exists, but it is unlikely

The director of the Vatican Observatory has said he believes there may be intelligent life on other planets following Nasa's discovery of the Earth-like world Kepler-452b (pictured).
The director of the Vatican Observatory has said he believes there may be intelligent life on other planets following Nasa's discovery of the Earth-like world Kepler-452b (pictured).
The director of the Vatican Observatory has said he believes there may be intelligent life on other planets following Nasa's discovery of the Earth-like world Kepler-452b (pictured).
We are not alone, says Vatican: Pope's chief astronomer says alien life exists, but it is unlikely to have been visited by Jesus
We are not alone, says Vatican: Pope's chief astronomer says alien life exists, but it is unlikely to have been visited by...

We are not alone, says Vatican: Pope's chief astronomer says alien life exists, to have been visited

We are not alone, says Vatican: Pope's chief astronomer says alien life exists, but it is unlikely to have been visited by Jesus
Vatican chief astronomer says t...

We are not alone, says Vatican: Pope's chief astronomer says alien life exists, but it is unlikely to have been visited by Jesus
Vatican chief astronomer says there may be intelligent life on other planets
Discovery of new Earth-like planet Kepler-452b has strengthened this belief
He said 'vast majority of stars' could have planets that may support life
However FatherJose Funes said Jesus was a 'unique event' in history.
It is just over 380 years since the Catholic Church condemned Galileo Galilei for arguing that the Earth was not the centre of the universe.
But it seems the Vatican has relaxed its view of mankind's place in the cosmos and even believes there may be intelligent alien life out there.
Astronomers at the Vatican Observatory, which has been studying the heavens since 1582, have said discoveries of new Earth like planets have strengthened their belief that there could be life on other planets
The discovery of the Earth-like planet Kepler-452b, shown above in an artists impression, has led the director of the Vatican Observatory to say he believes there may well be intelligent life elsewhere in the universe. Father Jose Funes, however, said he did not think aliens would have another Jesus as it was a 'unique event'
Father Jose Funes, director of the Vatican Observatory in Rome, said it was also unlikely mankind may ever get to meet these alien civilisations.
He said: 'It is probably there was life and perhaps a form of intelligent life… I don't think we'll ever meet a Mr Spock.
'The discovery of intelligent life does not mean there's another Jesus. The Incarnation of the son of God is a unique event in the history of humanity of the universe.'
It is not the first time Father Funes, who trained as an astronomer at the National University of Cordoba, has discussed the possibility of aliens living among the stars.
In 2008 he said belief in the existence of extraterrestial life did not contradict Catholic doctrine or the bible.
His latest comments come in the wake of Nasa's discovery of an Earth-like planet 1,400 light years away from our own by the Kepler space telescope.
Kepler 452b, as it has been called, is thought to be a rocky planet orbiting its star within the habitable zone where liquid water may form on the surface.
However, it is around 1.5 billion years older than our own planet.
Father Funes described the discovery as 'great news'.
Writing in the Vatican's daily newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, he said: 'Our galaxy contains more than a hundred billion stars.
'Considering the number of exoplanets discovered, it seems that the vast majority of stars in our galaxy, at least potentially, can have planets where life could develop.
Although we do not know for sure whether the phenomenon of 'land' is rare or common.'
He said that if there is intelligent life found on another planet, he does not see it as a contradiction to the Christian faith.
He said: 'The Bible is not a scientific book. If we look for scientific responses to our questions in the Bible, we are making a mistake.
'It answers great questions, like "what is our role in the Universe?"'
But he said even if there is life out there, it is unlikely humans will ever get to meet it.
He wrote in L'Osservatore Romano: 'The discovery of the new planet Kepler 452b revives the idea that contact and, why not, the encounter with extraterrestrial intelligent beings of an alien civilization could happen in the near future.

We are not alone, says Vatican: Pope's chief astronomer says alien life exists, but it is unlikely to have been visited by Jesus
Vatican chief astronomer says there may be intelligent life on other planets
Discovery of new Earth-like planet Kepler-452b has strengthened this belief
He said 'vast majority of stars' could have planets that may support life
However FatherJose Funes said Jesus was a 'unique event' in history.
It is just over 380 years since the Catholic Church condemned Galileo Galilei for arguing that the Earth was not the centre of the universe.
But it seems the Vatican has relaxed its view of mankind's place in the cosmos and even believes there may be intelligent alien life out there.
Astronomers at the Vatican Observatory, which has been studying the heavens since 1582, have said discoveries of new Earth like planets have strengthened their belief that there could be life on other planets
The discovery of the Earth-like planet Kepler-452b, shown above in an artists impression, has led the director of the Vatican Observatory to say he believes there may well be intelligent life elsewhere in the universe. Father Jose Funes, however, said he did not think aliens would have another Jesus as it was a 'unique event'
Father Jose Funes, director of the Vatican Observatory in Rome, said it was also unlikely mankind may ever get to meet these alien civilisations.
He said: 'It is probably there was life and perhaps a form of intelligent life… I don't think we'll ever meet a Mr Spock.
'The discovery of intelligent life does not mean there's another Jesus. The Incarnation of the son of God is a unique event in the history of humanity of the universe.'
It is not the first time Father Funes, who trained as an astronomer at the National University of Cordoba, has discussed the possibility of aliens living among the stars.
In 2008 he said belief in the existence of extraterrestial life did not contradict Catholic doctrine or the bible.
His latest comments come in the wake of Nasa's discovery of an Earth-like planet 1,400 light years away from our own by the Kepler space telescope.
Kepler 452b, as it has been called, is thought to be a rocky planet orbiting its star within the habitable zone where liquid water may form on the surface.
However, it is around 1.5 billion years older than our own planet.
Father Funes described the discovery as 'great news'.
Writing in the Vatican's daily newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, he said: 'Our galaxy contains more than a hundred billion stars.
'Considering the number of exoplanets discovered, it seems that the vast majority of stars in our galaxy, at least potentially, can have planets where life could develop.
Although we do not know for sure whether the phenomenon of 'land' is rare or common.'
He said that if there is intelligent life found on another planet, he does not see it as a contradiction to the Christian faith.
He said: 'The Bible is not a scientific book. If we look for scientific responses to our questions in the Bible, we are making a mistake.
'It answers great questions, like "what is our role in the Universe?"'
But he said even if there is life out there, it is unlikely humans will ever get to meet it.
He wrote in L'Osservatore Romano: 'The discovery of the new planet Kepler 452b revives the idea that contact and, why not, the encounter with extraterrestrial intelligent beings of an alien civilization could happen in the near future.

Head astronomer of the Vatican, José Gabriel Funes has confirmed that the Vatican Observatory in Rome believes in intelligent life on other planets.
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Head astronomer of the Vatican, José Gabriel Funes has confirmed that the Vatican Observatory in Rome believes in intelligent life on other planets.
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Scientists announce the discovery of startling artificial Megalithic structures found among recently released NASA / JPL photos taken by the Mars Global Surveyor and that these artificial structures are stunning proof that Mars was once inhabited by an intelligent civilization. Includes a spectacular collection of new photographs presented by Dr. Tom Van Flandern, former Chief Astronomer for the United States Naval Observatory. See remarkable monuments, "T" shaped craters, gigantic glass tube systems, ancient forest remains and grand edifices that will leave you speechless. Also features Astronomer and former NASAAstronaut, trained to go to Mars, Dr. Brian O'Leary.
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Scientists announce the discovery of startling artificial Megalithic structures found among recently released NASA / JPL photos taken by the Mars Global Surveyor and that these artificial structures are stunning proof that Mars was once inhabited by an intelligent civilization. Includes a spectacular collection of new photographs presented by Dr. Tom Van Flandern, former Chief Astronomer for the United States Naval Observatory. See remarkable monuments, "T" shaped craters, gigantic glass tube systems, ancient forest remains and grand edifices that will leave you speechless. Also features Astronomer and former NASAAstronaut, trained to go to Mars, Dr. Brian O'Leary.
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The Vatican's Take on Aliens?

SelectPlusThe Vatican's Take on Aliens?The Vatican's Take on Aliens?The Associated PressAccording to the Vatican's chief astronomer, believing that the universe...

SelectPlusThe Vatican's Take on Aliens?The Vatican's Take on Aliens?The Associated PressAccording to the Vatican's chief astronomer, believing that the universe may contain alien life does not contradict a faith in God. (June 8)he Gandolfo Castle perched above a glistening green lake near Rome has a magical aura. It is the Pope's summer residence, and it is here that Vatican astronomers have for decades studied the heavans.Perched on the roof of this 17th century castle are two domes holding telescopes that Vatican astronomers have been using since the 1930s.Now they have much more powerful telescopes for their research located in Tucson, Arizona, but it is here at Castel Gandolfo that the astronomers have their headquarters. One would almost expect to find the wizard Gandalf from the "Lord of the Rings" striding through the long hallways in his dark robes, with his wooden staff and flowing beard. But, instead, inside the walls of this Castle an unassuming Jesuit from Argentina leads the Vatican Astronomical research and has recently caused an uproar by opening a debate about aliens.SOUNDBITE FATHER JOSE GABRIEL FUNES, CHIEF VATICAN ASTRONOMER, IN ENGLISH" In a universe so big, huge I would say, as the one where we live with 100 billion of galaxies, each galaxy with a hundred billion stars probably with many of these stars having planets, it could be possible that life could evolve as they way we know on earth." Father Funes says he is not sure if other forms of life would be more or less intelligent than humans, but he is convinced that the existence of Aliens is not a contradiction with the Catholic faith.There has been no word from top vatican officials about Funes' comments, but some people on the street find them odd. Richard Charnock was taking a group from the All Hallows Catholic High School on a trip to Italy when he heard about the comments from the Vatican astronomerSOUNDBITE RICHARD CHARNOCK, COORDINATOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, ALL HALLOWS CATHOLIC HIGHSCHOOL, in English"I think it is preposterous that they are saying that--there is one human that god created --. We can go back to the bible. He didn't create Adam, eve and ET did he, it was Adam and Eve. It goes against what we believe as Christians." STAND-UPWe probably won't be seeing aliens attending mass any time soon, but the Vatican's chief astronomer says that they could be other forms of life outside earth and if they are out there, he says they are God's Creatures.Tt, Castel Gandolfo, Italy

SelectPlusThe Vatican's Take on Aliens?The Vatican's Take on Aliens?The Associated PressAccording to the Vatican's chief astronomer, believing that the universe may contain alien life does not contradict a faith in God. (June 8)he Gandolfo Castle perched above a glistening green lake near Rome has a magical aura. It is the Pope's summer residence, and it is here that Vatican astronomers have for decades studied the heavans.Perched on the roof of this 17th century castle are two domes holding telescopes that Vatican astronomers have been using since the 1930s.Now they have much more powerful telescopes for their research located in Tucson, Arizona, but it is here at Castel Gandolfo that the astronomers have their headquarters. One would almost expect to find the wizard Gandalf from the "Lord of the Rings" striding through the long hallways in his dark robes, with his wooden staff and flowing beard. But, instead, inside the walls of this Castle an unassuming Jesuit from Argentina leads the Vatican Astronomical research and has recently caused an uproar by opening a debate about aliens.SOUNDBITE FATHER JOSE GABRIEL FUNES, CHIEF VATICAN ASTRONOMER, IN ENGLISH" In a universe so big, huge I would say, as the one where we live with 100 billion of galaxies, each galaxy with a hundred billion stars probably with many of these stars having planets, it could be possible that life could evolve as they way we know on earth." Father Funes says he is not sure if other forms of life would be more or less intelligent than humans, but he is convinced that the existence of Aliens is not a contradiction with the Catholic faith.There has been no word from top vatican officials about Funes' comments, but some people on the street find them odd. Richard Charnock was taking a group from the All Hallows Catholic High School on a trip to Italy when he heard about the comments from the Vatican astronomerSOUNDBITE RICHARD CHARNOCK, COORDINATOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, ALL HALLOWS CATHOLIC HIGHSCHOOL, in English"I think it is preposterous that they are saying that--there is one human that god created --. We can go back to the bible. He didn't create Adam, eve and ET did he, it was Adam and Eve. It goes against what we believe as Christians." STAND-UPWe probably won't be seeing aliens attending mass any time soon, but the Vatican's chief astronomer says that they could be other forms of life outside earth and if they are out there, he says they are God's Creatures.Tt, Castel Gandolfo, Italy

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The director of the Vatican Observatory has said he believes there may be intelligent life on other planets following Nasa's discovery of the Earth-like world Kepler-452b (pictured).
The director of the Vatican Observatory has said he believes there may be intelligent life on other planets following Nasa's discovery of the Earth-like world Kepler-452b (pictured).
The director of the Vatican Observatory has said he believes there may be intelligent life on other planets following Nasa's discovery of the Earth-like world Kepler-452b (pictured).
We are not alone, says Vatican: Pope's chief astronomer says alien life exists, but it is unlikely to have been visited by Jesus
We are not alone, says Vatican: Pope's chief astronomer says alien life exists, but it is unlikely to have been visited by Jesus
We are not alone, says Vatican: Pope's chief astronomer says alien life exists, but it is unlikely to have been visited by Jesus

The director of the Vatican Observatory has said he believes there may be intelligent life on other planets following Nasa's discovery of the Earth-like world Kepler-452b (pictured).
The director of the Vatican Observatory has said he believes there may be intelligent life on other planets following Nasa's discovery of the Earth-like world Kepler-452b (pictured).
The director of the Vatican Observatory has said he believes there may be intelligent life on other planets following Nasa's discovery of the Earth-like world Kepler-452b (pictured).
We are not alone, says Vatican: Pope's chief astronomer says alien life exists, but it is unlikely to have been visited by Jesus
We are not alone, says Vatican: Pope's chief astronomer says alien life exists, but it is unlikely to have been visited by Jesus
We are not alone, says Vatican: Pope's chief astronomer says alien life exists, but it is unlikely to have been visited by Jesus

We are not alone, says Vatican: Pope's chief astronomer says alien life exists, to have been visited

We are not alone, says Vatican: Pope's chief astronomer says alien life exists, but it is unlikely to have been visited by Jesus
Vatican chief astronomer says there may be intelligent life on other planets
Discovery of new Earth-like planet Kepler-452b has strengthened this belief
He said 'vast majority of stars' could have planets that may support life
However FatherJose Funes said Jesus was a 'unique event' in history.
It is just over 380 years since the Catholic Church condemned Galileo Galilei for arguing that the Earth was not the centre of the universe.
But it seems the Vatican has relaxed its view of mankind's place in the cosmos and even believes there may be intelligent alien life out there.
Astronomers at the Vatican Observatory, which has been studying the heavens since 1582, have said discoveries of new Earth like planets have strengthened their belief that there could be life on other planets
The discovery of the Earth-like planet Kepler-452b, shown above in an artists impression, has led the director of the Vatican Observatory to say he believes there may well be intelligent life elsewhere in the universe. Father Jose Funes, however, said he did not think aliens would have another Jesus as it was a 'unique event'
Father Jose Funes, director of the Vatican Observatory in Rome, said it was also unlikely mankind may ever get to meet these alien civilisations.
He said: 'It is probably there was life and perhaps a form of intelligent life… I don't think we'll ever meet a Mr Spock.
'The discovery of intelligent life does not mean there's another Jesus. The Incarnation of the son of God is a unique event in the history of humanity of the universe.'
It is not the first time Father Funes, who trained as an astronomer at the National University of Cordoba, has discussed the possibility of aliens living among the stars.
In 2008 he said belief in the existence of extraterrestial life did not contradict Catholic doctrine or the bible.
His latest comments come in the wake of Nasa's discovery of an Earth-like planet 1,400 light years away from our own by the Kepler space telescope.
Kepler 452b, as it has been called, is thought to be a rocky planet orbiting its star within the habitable zone where liquid water may form on the surface.
However, it is around 1.5 billion years older than our own planet.
Father Funes described the discovery as 'great news'.
Writing in the Vatican's daily newspaper L'Osservatore Romano, he said: 'Our galaxy contains more than a hundred billion stars.
'Considering the number of exoplanets discovered, it seems that the vast majority of stars in our galaxy, at least potentially, can have planets where life could develop.
Although we do not know for sure whether the phenomenon of 'land' is rare or common.'
He said that if there is intelligent life found on another planet, he does not see it as a contradiction to the Christian faith.
He said: 'The Bible is not a scientific book. If we look for scientific responses to our questions in the Bible, we are making a mistake.
'It answers great questions, like "what is our role in the Universe?"'
But he said even if there is life out there, it is unlikely humans will ever get to meet it.
He wrote in L'Osservatore Romano: 'The discovery of the new planet Kepler 452b revives the idea that contact and, why not, the encounter with extraterrestrial intelligent beings of an alien civilization could happen in the near future.

Vatican chief astronomer believes in UFOs and aliens

Head astronomer of the Vatican, José Gabriel Funes has confirmed that the Vatican Observatory in Rome believes in intelligent life on other planets.
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Scientists announce the discovery of startling artificial Megalithic structures found among recently released NASA / JPL photos taken by the Mars Global Surveyor and that these artificial structures are stunning proof that Mars was once inhabited by an intelligent civilization. Includes a spectacular collection of new photographs presented by Dr. Tom Van Flandern, former Chief Astronomer for the United States Naval Observatory. See remarkable monuments, "T" shaped craters, gigantic glass tube systems, ancient forest remains and grand edifices that will leave you speechless. Also features Astronomer and former NASAAstronaut, trained to go to Mars, Dr. Brian O'Leary.
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Astronomer Seth Shostak: We'll find ET by 2037!

SETI chief astronomer Seth Shostak bet hundreds of people at our Boing Boing: Ingenuity live event that we'll hear from an extraterrestrial within 25 years. Watch this video to understand why the odds are in Seth's favor.
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The Vatican's Take on Aliens?

SelectPlusThe Vatican's Take on Aliens?The Vatican's Take on Aliens?The Associated PressAccording to the Vatican's chief astronomer, believing that the universe may contain alien life does not contradict a faith in God. (June 8)he Gandolfo Castle perched above a glistening green lake near Rome has a magical aura. It is the Pope's summer residence, and it is here that Vatican astronomers have for decades studied the heavans.Perched on the roof of this 17th century castle are two domes holding telescopes that Vatican astronomers have been using since the 1930s.Now they have much more powerful telescopes for their research located in Tucson, Arizona, but it is here at Castel Gandolfo that the astronomers have their headquarters. One would almost expect to find the wizard Gandalf from the "Lord of the Rings" striding through the long hallways in his dark robes, with his wooden staff and flowing beard. But, instead, inside the walls of this Castle an unassuming Jesuit from Argentina leads the Vatican Astronomical research and has recently caused an uproar by opening a debate about aliens.SOUNDBITE FATHER JOSE GABRIEL FUNES, CHIEF VATICAN ASTRONOMER, IN ENGLISH" In a universe so big, huge I would say, as the one where we live with 100 billion of galaxies, each galaxy with a hundred billion stars probably with many of these stars having planets, it could be possible that life could evolve as they way we know on earth." Father Funes says he is not sure if other forms of life would be more or less intelligent than humans, but he is convinced that the existence of Aliens is not a contradiction with the Catholic faith.There has been no word from top vatican officials about Funes' comments, but some people on the street find them odd. Richard Charnock was taking a group from the All Hallows Catholic High School on a trip to Italy when he heard about the comments from the Vatican astronomerSOUNDBITE RICHARD CHARNOCK, COORDINATOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION, ALL HALLOWS CATHOLIC HIGHSCHOOL, in English"I think it is preposterous that they are saying that--there is one human that god created --. We can go back to the bible. He didn't create Adam, eve and ET did he, it was Adam and Eve. It goes against what we believe as Christians." STAND-UPWe probably won't be seeing aliens attending mass any time soon, but the Vatican's chief astronomer says that they could be other forms of life outside earth and if they are out there, he says they are God's Creatures.Tt, Castel Gandolfo, Italy

How to take photo's with a Telescope - Space Pod 06/12/15

TMROChief Astronomer JaredHead describes how to take photos of celestial objects with special camera's made to be used with telescopes.
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Academic

Historically, astronomy was more concerned with the classification and description of phenomena in the sky, while astrophysics attempted to explain these phenomena and the differences between them using physical laws. Today, that distinction has mostly disappeared and the terms "astronomer" and "astrophysicist" are interchangeable. Professional astronomers are highly educated individuals who typically have a PhD in physics or astronomy and are employed by research institutions or universities. They spend the majority of their time working on research, although they quite often have other duties such as teaching, building instruments, or aiding in the operation of an observatory.